Fraser Fir cut-your-own Christmas Trees

Only $55

Scots Pine cut-your-own Christmas Trees

excellent conical shape

stiff branches, good for supporting heavy ornaments and lights

best needle retention

long, sharp needles (5-8cm)

dense foliage and a wonderful aroma

As a Christmas tree Scotch pine is known for its excellent needle retention and good keepability. It resists drying and if permitted to become dry does not drop its needles. When displayed in a water filled container it will remain fresh for the normal 3 to 4 week Christmas season. Like all natural trees it is readily recyclable and has many different uses following the Christmas holidays.

Only $55

Take a walk on our lovely farm, “the perfect” Christmas tree will be waiting for YOU!!Merry Christmas!!

Measure your space

Be sure you know what size (height and width) you need before heading to the retail lot. Measure the ceiling height in the room where the tree will be displayed. The trees in the field look small when the sky is the ceiling. Don't overbuy. Measure the width of the area of the room where the tree will be displayed. Most trees on tree farms are trimmed to an 80% taper. So a tree that's 10' tall will be 8' wide at the bottom. A tree that will fit in the room vertically may be entirely too big horizontally.

Be aware of possible farm hazardsOur tree farm fields are very well groomed, but there are some things that are beyond our farmers control. Be careful of fire-ant mounds, tree stumps, uneven ground and sharp saws.

Go to the farm prepared for a day in the countryWear comfortable shoes and old clothes. Bring rain gear if the weather is threatening. The "cutter downers" and the "loader uppers" should also have gloves. DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA. Many farms will prohibit pets. At Sunnidale pets are allowed; keep them on a leash at all times. Please don't let him "mark" other people's trees.

You MUST Bring your own saws . Strong tie-downs are recommended .

Tree sizeHead out to the field and select the tree that fits your predetermined needs. Check the trunk to be sure that it is sufficiently straight. Keep in mind that pines will usually have, at least, some crook in their trunks. Also check that the tree has a sufficiently long handle to accommodate your stand.

NeedlesIn the fall of the year ALL conifers drop or shed a certain portion of their oldest needles. This is a normal part of the life cycle of the tree and occurs because the tree is preparing itself for winter.

Cutting your tree downCutting the tree is easiest as a two person project. The "cutter downer" usually lies on the ground. While the helper holds the bottom limbs up. While the cut is being made, the helper should tug on the tree lightly to ensure that the saw kerf remains open and the saw does not bind. The tugging force should be applied to the side of the tree opposite the cut. In the case of the Leylands, the cut is best made by an attendant at the farm using a chain saw. A back cut should be made first with the final cut coming from the opposite side.

TransportationEnsure the tree is properly secured to the vehicle to avoid any mishaps on the roadways while transporting your tree to you home.

Now you're ready to load up and head home to decorate your Real Christmas Tree.

Keep in mind that the freshness of a tree you just cut is greater than that of one from a retail lot. Trees from a Choose-and-Cut farm won't absorb as much water initially as other trees because it has not had time to dry out, unless you don't put it into a water holding stand right away.

Merry Christmas to all & to all a wonderful tree & family filled holiday season.